Providence restaurant to become kosher certified

Beginning Aug. 21, The Grange will officially be certified kosher through the observance of Rabbi Barry Dollinger of Temple Beth Shalom.

The new vegetarian restaurant and cafe on Providence's West Side at 166 Broadway, (401) 831-0600, is the third business of Rob and Uschi Yaffe to be so designated. Their Pawtucket spots at 727 East Ave., Garden Grille, a vegetarian cafe, and Wildflour, a vegan bakery and juice bar, are kosher.

Veggie Fun, a Pan-Asian vegan restaurant at 127 Dorrance St., is also kosher.

Because the restaurants are vegetarian, many of the kosher laws, such as not mixing meat and dairy products, do not apply. But there are still rules to be followed.

To be kosher is to adhere strictly to Jewish dietary laws which promote mindful and ethical eating, in accordance with the laws and values of Jewish tradition.

The Grange also expands its hours this Saturday, Aug. 17 with brunch served both weekend days 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's Chicory Coffee and Juice Bar opens at 8 a.m. for coffee and pastries.

The restaurant accepts reservations for parties of eight or more and reserves its farm table for parties up to 14.